At 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, the NBA will release its full schedule for the 2026-27 season. In the days leading up to that full release, various high-profile matchups are being announced or reported. After trading for 2024 NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown and signing the NBA's all-time leading scorer, LeBron James, the Sixers are set to be at the center of the NBA's marquee dates and are likely to have the maximum 34 games on national television. Ahead of Thursday's full release, we'll be tracking any and all Sixers games announced or reported ahead of time here:PreseasonDate/Time Opponent Source Thursday, Oct. 8, 7:30 p.m. @ Brooklyn Nets Nets release Saturday, Oct. 10, 8:00 p.m.@ Boston Celtics Celtics release Friday, Oct. 16, 7:00 p.m.vs. Boston Celtics Celtics releaseSIXERS FILM STUDIESJaylen Brown's strengths | Jaylen Brown's weaknessesAnfernee Simons | Dean Wade | Ariel HukportiRegular seasonDate/Time Opponent Source Tuesday, Oct. 20, 7:00 p.m. @ New York Knicks NBA announcement Thursday, Oct. 22, 7:00 p.m. vs. Cleveland Cavaliers NBA announcement Friday, Dec. 25, 5:00 p.m. @ Los Angeles Lakers NBA announcementSIXERS SIGN LEBRON JAMESJames' decision | Projecting Sixers' rotation | James' impact, on and off the court